The Auditor-General’s Role in Tackling Corruption
This new briefing paper argues that the Office of the Auditor-General should take a more pro-active approach to tackling corruption and find ways of collaborating with key stakeholders including the Anti-Corruption Commission and civil society.
Countering the Disinfodemic
As the COVID-19 pandemic spread from its initial epicentre in China at the end of December 2019, so too did a rising tide of disinformation. Some of this disinformation, known as a ‘disinfodemic’, has undermined the effectiveness of health responses to the pandemic. This new briefing looks at what can be done to stem the […]
Executions in Colonial Namibia
In light of the controversy around the Henties Bay gallows and the consequent #GallowsMustFall petition, this briefing note looks at the history of executions, hangings and lynchings in colonial Namibia. The note points out that while the gallows at Henties Bay were never used for the purpose of public execution, the noose attached to a […]
Analysis – 2020/21 National Budget
The COVID-19 pandemic has provided yet another excuse for government to kick the can of reform further down the road. But difficult issues like the size of the government wage bill and perennially-failing public enterprises will have to be addressed sooner rather than later.
Drought, Water Shortages & Climate Change in Namibia
This paper addresses three linked themes – drought, water shortages & climate change in Namibia
Improving the Business Environment in Namibia
This briefing paper examines what needs to be done to improve the business and investment climate in Namibia. The paper, funded by the British High Commission, updates a previous IPPR publication from 2014 on the same issue – see here: https://ippr.org.na/publication/easing-the-way-for-investment-in-namibia/ Namibia has been sliding down the global business rankings. As of 2019, Namibia was […]
No Room for Complacency – Small Arms Control & Crime
Gun use has gone up in Namibia, and stricter controls are necessary to stop them falling in the hands of criminals.
Whither Namibia?
An IPPR analysis on the state of Democratisation in a Dominant Party System in Namibia.
Water Governance in Namibia
An IPPR analysis on water Governance in Namibia.
Global Competitiveness
A IPPR World Economic Forum’s Global Competitiveness Report of an annual assessment of the factors driving productivity and prosperity in 140 countries .